Ellen Jean Hirst

Family of diabetic U. of C. student sues Abbott, Walgreen over her death

June 16, 2018 at 3:14 a.m.

A University of Chicago law student died after using diabetic test strips that were recalled days after her death, according to a lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court against...

Consumers in 2014 were happier with health plans, survey finds

June 16, 2018 at 3:58 a.m.

People across the country were more satisfied with their health insurance plans in 2014 than in 2013, according to a report released Monday, with Illinois residents most happy with Blue...

Eye drop bill aims to fill refill gaps

June 16, 2018 at 4:00 a.m.

Anthie Koromilas' right hand stiffens around the bottle of eye drops as she pulls down her cheek with her left and delicately squeezes the nozzle, just a few inches above...

Abbvie has raised its dividend 28 percent since it was spun off from Abbott Laboratories in 2013.

AbbVie wins 3-company battle to buy cancer drugmaker for $21B

June 16, 2018 at 4:06 a.m.

Three bidders remained at the last hour, but North Chicago-based AbbVie walked away the winner late Wednesday to buy a California company and its expected blockbuster blood cancer drug. "I've...

Abbott, State Farm named among 10 best for female executives

June 16, 2018 at 4:51 a.m.

Healthcare company Abbott and insurance giant State Farm represent Illinois on a list of the 10 best companies for female executives. The National Association for Female Executives named 50 companies...

The lawsuit filed by Wade Miquelon against Walgreen.

Walgreen: Former CFO shouldn’t get $3.2 million severance

June 17, 2018 at 12:04 a.m.

Walgreen says onetime chief financial officer Wade Miquelon — who is suing the company for defamation — is no longer eligible for his $3.2 million severance. Deerfield-based Walgreen presented a...

Lurie Children's Hospital CEO Patrick Magoon.

Lurie Children’s CEO calls on Rauner to keep coordinated care for kids

June 16, 2018 at 4:15 a.m.

As CEO of the state's largest children's hospital, Patrick Magoon said he will lead the effort to prevent any proposed cuts to specialized programs that help care for some of...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois said Tuesday that about 215,000 current and former members were affected by a data breach at health insurance giant Anthem.

215,000 Blue Cross members in Illinois affected by Anthem breach: officials

June 16, 2018 at 4:36 a.m.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois said Tuesday that about 215,000 current and former members were affected by a data breach at health insurance giant Anthem. The Health Care...

5 projects to get Obamacare research funds totaling $64M

June 16, 2018 at 4:29 a.m.

The latest round of research funding through the Affordable Care Act was approved Tuesday, totaling $64 million for five projects. More dollars will be awarded throughout the year. Illinois hospitals...

Baxter spinoff to make home in Bannockburn

June 17, 2018 at 12:10 a.m.

Baxter International said Monday its spinoff pharmaceutical company Baxalta will be located in north suburban Bannockburn, not far from Baxter's headquarters in Deerfield. "Selecting Baxalta's global headquarters is a key...

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